The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lees Creek, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$80,956

Cost of Crime™ for Lees Creek, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,425 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lees Creek in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Lees Creek, LA Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lees Creek ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Lees Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lees Creek is 20.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lees Creek Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lees Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Lees Creek, LA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lees Creek, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Lees Creek for 2025 is $80,956. This translates to approximately $558 per resident and $1,425 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Lees Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lees Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Lees Creek, LA:	$558
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lees Creek is $558 per year, which is $94 more than the national average and $165 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lees Creek:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $861 more than in Lees Creek.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $275 less than in Lees Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lees Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Lees Creek	Cost per Lees Creek Resident
Murder	$39,578	$273
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,504	$31
Robbery	$1,457	$10
Assault	$20,129	$139
Kidnapping	$1,327	$9
Vehicle Theft	$347	$2
Burglary	$2,480	$17
Theft	$5,510	$38
Arson	$181	$1
Vandalism	$1,966	$14
Animal Cruelty	$74	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,401	$23
Identity Theft	$1	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$80,956	$558

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lees Creek, LA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Lees Creek totals $289,040 ($1,993 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $369,996 ($2,552 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Lees Creek crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Lees Creek’s 145 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Lees Creek Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lees Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.834
Robbery	0.3195
Rape	0.5123
Murder	0.1452
Total Violent Crime	5.811 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.337
Vehicle Theft	0.1545
Burglary	1.886
Arson	0.0518
Total Property Crime	9.429 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1509
Drug Crimes	3.171
Vandalism	1.898
Identity Theft	0.0012
Animal Cruelty	0.0691
Total "Other" Rate	5.289 (B+)

Individual Lees Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Lees Creek is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lees Creek.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bogalusa, LA	C-	D	C-
Rio, LA	C+	D+	C-
Henleyfield, MS	A+	A+	A+
Sun, LA	C+	C-	C
Varnado, LA	D-	D+	F
Plainview, LA	F	D-	F
Cybur, MS	A+	A+	A+
Sheridan, LA	A-	C-	A+
Mc Neill, MS	A-	A+	A
Isabel, LA	C-	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lees Creek is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rosston, TX	B+	C+	C+
Munday, WV	A-	B	B
Nash, FL	B+	D+	D+
Rimby, MO	A-	C	C
Ritchie, AR	C-	C	C
Ritner, KY	D-	B+	B+
Rockhill, OH	B	A-	A-
Rockwood, NY	A	C+	C+
Rodney, AR	D	D-	D-
Rogers, CT	B-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Lees Creek is safer than the Louisiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lees Creek, LA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lees Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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